Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Iron grey texture
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822CE-VS - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro FreeDOS
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V15-IIL (82C5)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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